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Watch as youth overpower and accost illegal miners at Sefwi Akontombra

Some youth of Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, stormed an illegal mining site, accosted persons involved in illegal mining activities otherwise known as galamsey.

In a video shared on X by a user named Kalyjay, the youth numbering more than ten engaged the illegal miners in a scuffle.

Despite the illegal miners being armed, the youth were able to overpower them. They took their firearms and ordered the group of illegal miners to follow them to the police station.

Discussions and campaigns against illegal mining activities (galamsey) resurfaced in the country some few weeks ago when the Ghana Water Limited disclosed that galamsey activities and the subsequent pollution of the Pra River have made it impossible to supply quality water to residents in Cape Coast and its surrounding areas in the Central Region.

Many organisations and associations have since joined the campaign, mounting pressure on the government to ban illegal mining.

They have threatened to take action if the government fails to act.

Watch the video below:

 

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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